Where is Punha village located?
Punha is in Rahui Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Punha Village
Punha is an inhabited village in Rahui Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244420, the Census 2011 record lists 2,839 people in 484 households and the reported area is 386 hectares. The local references include Peshaur Gram Panchayat, Rahui CD Block and the nearest town reference is Biharsharif at about 15 km.
Punha is a village in Rahui Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244420 and 2,839 people in 484 households.
Village Code244420
Population2,839
Households484
Area386 hectares
Nearest TownBiharsharif
Detailed village profile
Punha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,839 people, 386 hectares of reported area and Biharsharif as the nearest town reference for Punha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Punha falls under Rahui Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244420.
- The record lists 2,839 people living in 484 households.
- The reported village area is 386 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Biharsharif.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Punha
- Census Village Code
- 244420
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Rahui
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01382
- CD Block
- Rahui
- Gram Panchayat
- Peshaur
- Households
- 484
- Population
- 2,839
- Male Population
- 1,468
- Female Population
- 1,371
- Sex Ratio
- 933.92
- Area
- 386 hectares
- Area
- 3.86 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Biharsharif
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
735.49 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.87 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
30.47%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
92.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Punha in the official administrative record. Census village code 244420, Peshaur Gram Panchayat and Rahui CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01382
- Village Census Code
- 244420
- CD Block Code
- 0370
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0011
- CD Block Name
- Rahui
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Peshaur
Location and Distance
Biharsharif is the nearest town listed for Punha, about 15 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Rahui
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 15 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Biharsharif
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Biharsharif
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Biharsharif
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 386 hectares
- Area
- 3.86 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,839 people in 484 households, with 1,468 male residents and 1,371 female residents. The average household size is 5.87, and SC share is 30.47% and ST share is 0% for Punha. Population density works out to about 735.49 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 484
- Total Population
- 2,839
- Male Population
- 1,468
- Female Population
- 1,371
- Sex Ratio
- 933.92
- Average Household Size
- 5.87
- SC Population
- 865
- SC Male Population
- 444
- SC Female Population
- 421
- SC Population Share
- 30.47
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Punha list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Punha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Punha include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 283.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Punha include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Punha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Punha is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Punha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 306.3 hectares and irrigated land is 283.3 hectares (92.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 79.7
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 306.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 23 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 283.3
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Punha
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 33% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
| Union Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 803119 | Nalanda | Rahui | Rahui | Rahui Rahui, Nalanda, Bihar, 803119 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 803119 | Nalanda | Rahui | Rahui | Nalanda Nageshwar Prasad Shop No-2 Near Tata Indicash Atm, Nalanda, Bihar, 803119 |
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 803119 | Nalanda | Rahui | Rahui | Main Road Near Post Office Rahui, Nalanda, Bihar, 803119 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Punha village in?
Punha village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Punha village in?
Punha village is in Bihar.
Which block is Punha under?
Punha comes under Rahui Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Punha?
The Census village code of Punha is 244420.
Which Gram Panchayat is Punha under?
Punha is listed under Peshaur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rahui.
What is the population of Punha village?
The village record lists 2,839 people and 484 households for Punha.
How many households are in Punha village?
The village record lists 484 households for Punha.
What is the male and female population of Punha?
The record lists 1,468 male residents and 1,371 female residents for Punha.
What is the sex ratio of Punha village?
The sex ratio of Punha is 933.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Punha village?
The reported geographical area of Punha is 386 hectares.
What is the population density of Punha village?
The approximate population density of Punha is 735.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Punha?
The nearest town listed for Punha is Biharsharif, about 15 km away.
How far is Punha from the district headquarters?
Punha is about 15 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Punha from the sub-district headquarters?
Punha is about 15 km from Rahui, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Punha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Punha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Punha?
For Punha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 306.3 hectares and irrigated land is 283.3 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Punha?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Punha. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.